Your Guide to Veganuary 2026
Veganuary 2026 is right around the corner. What is Veganuary? Why should you consider doing it? Learn why people go vegan in January and how to try it yourself.
Almased Meal Replacement Review
Almased sponsored this post. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links, I earn a small commission when you click on the links, at no extra cost to you. Almased is a meal replacement company founded in Germany in the 1980s. It is now established in multiple countries across the globe. It is
Some States are Considering Banning Blue 1 Dye: Here’s Why (And Where to Find It)
Blue 1 Dye, like its red counterparts, might also be on the chopping block soon. California has already banned it from school lunches and other states are working on similar laws. It seems like 2025 may be the year of the food dye ban. But for now, we still have to contend with these dyes
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Vegan Meat Substitutes: A Plant-Based Dietitian’s Review
Vegan meat substitutes. Looking into Meatless Monday and beyond? It’s never been easier to do so. If you’re wondering is vegan meat healthy, here’s what to know.
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10 Longevity Foods I Regularly Eat (and How You Can Too)
If someone asked you, “How long do you hope to live?”, what would you say? While many people will blurt out “100!”, I can only assume they envision themselves at that ripe old age without having major health problems. After all, who wants to live that long if your quality of life is sh*t? That’s
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Update Energy Drinks: A Viable Caffeine Alternative?
Update Energy Drinks are a new caffeine and sugar-free alternative to traditional energy drinks. But how can something provide “energy” without caffeine?
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Red Dye 3 is Banned: Will Others Follow?
We have been working on a series about food dyes here at Food Trends, but now I guess we have one less dye to worry about. Today, January 15th, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned erythrosine or Red Dye 3. While I like to think this ban is because the FDA is
What is Cultivated Meat? Plus 2025 Updates
Cultivated meat. What is it? By now you’ve probably seen the headlines that “lab-grown meat is safe to eat” in the United States. If you’re not familiar with what it all means, this post is for you!
Adventures in Home-Made Nut Milking
Are you interested in milking your own nuts to avoid additives or other undesirable ingredients? I tried the Milk Depot nut milk maker and here’s my review.
Graves’ Disease and Me: Taking a Holistic Approach to Autoimmune Healing
I was diagnosed with Graves’ hyperthyroidism, an autoimmune disease, in October of 2022. I’ve been working with an endocrinologist ever since, getting regular blood draws and following my prescribed medication protocol. Unfortunately, when I asked for lifestyle recommendations, I was told there was none to give. I was pushed to consider radioactive iodine treatment (to
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